5 seconds in the post

[Rich]

A normal count.

[deecee]

A 5 second count is a 5 second count. The arm swing is irrelevant. Why would the lead not have this count? Does the closely guarded rule not apply to post play?

[Nevadaref]

Two or three official mechanics?

[Amesman]

Clinician was emphasizing there's no visible count for 3 seconds so was asked about a possible 5-second count by the lead and seemed to get flustered, saying he'd never seen it. We were talking 3-person at the time.

[JRutledge]

If it is 3 person and the mechanics I am aware of, the lead does not give a closely guarded count. Two person, the lead has a count and you also have one less official.

Peace

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

If it is 3 person and the mechanics I am aware of, the lead does not give a closely guarded count. Two person, the lead has a count and you also have one less official.

That's what I've been taught:
3-person = Trail takes any 5-second count on the strong side.
2-person = each official has responsibility for 5-second counts starting in his PCA.

NFHS manual for HS says...
Someone can probably consult the CCA manual and post the relevant passage.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

That's what I've been taught:
3-person = Trail takes any 5-second count on the strong side.
2-person = each official has responsibility for 5-second counts starting in his PCA.

NFHS manual for HS says...
Someone can probably consult the CCA manual and post the relevant passage.

In Men's, you do not ever give a count as a lead either. The focus on the lead is is post play which you might get to late and one of the reasons you do not have a count IMO.

Peace

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

That's what I've been taught:
3-person = Trail takes any 5-second count on the strong side.
2-person = each official has responsibility for 5-second counts starting in his PCA.

Agree.

[Rob1968]

NFHS Officials Manual 3.3.2 PRIMARY COVERAGE AREAS (PCA):
B. 1. Officials are responsible for a five-second count iwithin their primary coverage area.